ASICS Badminton Championship 2016 (ABC 2016) Results @ Sunway Pyramid

ASICS Badminton Championship 2016 (ABC 2016)

It was unfortunate I could not make it to the finals of ASICS Badminton Championship 2016 (ABC 2016) last weekend, but hey, here's a round up of what transpired that day. Malaysian badminton enthusiasts from all walks of life converged at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall for a thrilling finale to ASICS Badminton Championship 2016 (ABC 2016). For the first time, ABC 2016 finals was played on a custom-built badminton arena staged over the shopping mall’s indoor ice skating rink, giving players and spectators alike a unique, one-of-a-kind experience. 

ASICS Badminton Championship 2016 (ABC 2016) 

33 Players into the Finals

ABC 2016 was also held in conjunction with Malaysia’s ‘Hari Sukan Negara 2016’ to promote sporting excellence across all layers of society. The annual badminton tournament is organized for the second consecutive year by ASICS, a true sport performance brand. After an intense and keenly-fought competition, only 33 players went through to qualify into ASICS Badminton Championship 2016 Finals. The atmosphere was electrifying as finalists pitted their badminton skills against one another in a series of high-octane and action-packed matches.

Players and supporters all geared up to play their best

The event was officiated by Minister for Youth and Sports YB. Khairy Jamaluddin. “I am pleased that Hari Sukan Negara 2016 continues to draw support from global sporting brand such as ASICS in our efforts to transform Malaysia into a sporting nation. I am certain that the annual ASICS Badminton Championship will provide a competitive platform to identify and groom young Malaysian badminton talents into becoming future world champions,” said Khairy Jamaluddin during the opening ceremony of ASICS Badminton Championship Finals 2016.

Khairy Jamaluddin at the finals

ASICS Badminton Championship 2016 (ABC 2016) Results

Categories

The final matches were played across seven categories, including: Men's Singles Open, Veteran’s Doubles minimum age of 45 years each, Men's Doubles Open, Men's Doubles U21, Men's Singles U21, Women's Singles Open, Women's Singles U21 and Women’s Doubles Open.

Winners

Men’s Singles Open

Champion: Wong Kok Hong

Veteran’s Doubles minimum age of 45 years each

Champion: Ng Inn Sin / Chua Ken Seng

Men's Doubles Open

Ahmad Maziri / Amir

Men's Doubles U21

Champion: Puah Chen Hao / Sharul Shazwan

Men's Singles U21

Champion: Shahrul Shazwan

Women's Singles Open

Champion: Kong Yi Jin

Women’s Doubles Open

Champion: Lim Payee / Lim Phet Zhoon

Press con

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's ASICS Badminton Championship. Held at the prominent and popular Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, it's great exposure as many shoppers and supporters alike could catch the finals LIVE. 

For updates on event information, please stay tuned or visit: 

Website: www.asicsbadmintonchampionship.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASICSBadmintonChamp

Official event hashtags: #ASICSBadmintonChamp #ASICSGameOn

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